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MrJohn · 02-13-2013, 12:23 AM

Sadie seemed pretty normal when we went to bed last night but she got up in the night and vomited several times and urinated in house.
I didn't know until this morning when my wife told me. She was drinking water but very lethargic all morning and into the afternoon. She didn't eat until noonish when she ate a few bites. She started perking up in late afternoon and seems fine this evening.
If it had continued any longer, I would have taken her to vet.
Don't know if she got into something she shouldn't but can't think of any opportunity she would have had.

What does one do when their dog obviously does not feel good? I do not know if there is anything to give them to help. Mostly, I just let her sleep on my lap or anywhere else she chose to lie down and as I said if she hadn't perked up, she'd be at the vet tomorrow.
Any similar experiences or advice?

**JGLI** · 02-13-2013, 12:50 AM

Sometimes dogs do find a way to get into the strangest things leaving us wondering what it could be. That said, whenever one of my dogs has shown signs of not feeling well, I pretty much do as you have done except that I usually give a call to her ER vet to at least alert them. They've often helped ease my mind and other times have recommended I bring her (them) in.

Ramona · 02-13-2013, 02:06 AM

What JGLI said, MrJohn. I think there are certain symptoms that require a rapid response -- such as pale gums -- but something like what you described, I'd be more inclined to do a wait-and-see for 24 hours.

I have an RN friend who uses what she calles the Rule Of Three: For kids and dogs, if they show no improvement after three days, see a doc/vet. I tend to be more over-protective, though.

DeeLind7 · 02-13-2013, 02:48 PM

MrJohn, I'm with JGLI and Ramona. Dogs are so much like little kids that can't talk. We worry to death because we have no clue what's wrong. I usually give it a day, and then call the vet.

MrJohn · 02-13-2013, 03:41 PM

Thank you! She's her normal self now and I guess I'll never know what was wrong.
Can dogs take Peto?

PMR · 02-13-2013, 04:02 PM

I'm pretty sure I have given Arny something similar in the past. Glad. To hear she's back to normal

techie · 02-13-2013, 05:11 PM

They can take something like human Pepto Bismal but unsweetened. Humans can take the dog one too. Our vet told us about it with Lucy. Tastes awful she said.
techie

MrJohn · 02-13-2013, 05:16 PM

Cool...not sure she'd take it but a turkey baster should get it down her if she needs it

DeeLind7 · 02-13-2013, 05:21 PM

LOL! A turkey baster!! Now that is something I never thought to do. Glad to hear Sadie is feeling better.

Ramona · 02-13-2013, 07:07 PM

I love your dog's name, MrJohn.

Failing a turkey baster, you could get one of those "syringe" kinds of medicine dispensers, although it wouldn't be near as much fun. I keep one around for emergencies. Never knew you could give a dog Pepto Bismol. Good info!

02-13-2013, 12:23 AM	#1
MrJohn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wilkeson, WA Posts: 733 Rep: 20 Unique Rep: 4	Sadie was sick last night Sadie seemed pretty normal when we went to bed last night but she got up in the night and vomited several times and urinated in house. I didn't know until this morning when my wife told me. She was drinking water but very lethargic all morning and into the afternoon. She didn't eat until noonish when she ate a few bites. She started perking up in late afternoon and seems fine this evening. If it had continued any longer, I would have taken her to vet. Don't know if she got into something she shouldn't but can't think of any opportunity she would have had. What does one do when their dog obviously does not feel good? I do not know if there is anything to give them to help. Mostly, I just let her sleep on my lap or anywhere else she chose to lie down and as I said if she hadn't perked up, she'd be at the vet tomorrow. Any similar experiences or advice? __________________ Sadie is too smart! She is so smart, she can give a very convincing rendition of 'ignorance'

02-13-2013, 12:50 AM	#2
JGLI Forum Director Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 7,208 Rep: 73 Unique Rep: 38	Sometimes dogs do find a way to get into the strangest things leaving us wondering what it could be. That said, whenever one of my dogs has shown signs of not feeling well, I pretty much do as you have done except that I usually give a call to her ER vet to at least alert them. They've often helped ease my mind and other times have recommended I bring her (them) in. __________________ Help us Help you! Read and understand the Terms of Service, report offensive posts and Forum Reputation. Helpful Tips - in our FAQ Section and Newbie Guide. Connect with DogForum.org members - Add yourself to the dogforum.net member map.chat with us! Things to do - Start a blog. Be sure to visit the DogForum.net photo gallery Let's see YOU! Use your computer to benefit mankind - join the DogForum.org Folding Team.

02-13-2013, 03:41 PM	#5
MrJohn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wilkeson, WA Posts: 733 Rep: 20 Unique Rep: 4	Thank you! She's her normal self now and I guess I'll never know what was wrong. Can dogs take Peto? __________________ Sadie is too smart! She is so smart, she can give a very convincing rendition of 'ignorance'

02-13-2013, 05:11 PM	#7
techie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In mid Willamette valley in Oregon Posts: 7,348 Blog Entries: 19 Rep: 31 Unique Rep: 13	They can take something like human Pepto Bismal but unsweetened. Humans can take the dog one too. Our vet told us about it with Lucy. Tastes awful she said. techie __________________ I HAVE BEEN KISSED!! by sheplovr Dogs rule! "I've got the do: you?" A dog's love is pure! Lucy 1999 - Oct.6,2012. Always in my heart. Now owned by a female beagle, Rascal

02-13-2013, 05:16 PM	#8
MrJohn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wilkeson, WA Posts: 733 Rep: 20 Unique Rep: 4	Cool...not sure she'd take it but a turkey baster should get it down her if she needs it __________________ Sadie is too smart! She is so smart, she can give a very convincing rendition of 'ignorance'

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02-13-2013, 02:06 AM	#3
Ramona Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 136 Rep: 14 Unique Rep: 3	What JGLI said, MrJohn. I think there are certain symptoms that require a rapid response -- such as pale gums -- but something like what you described, I'd be more inclined to do a wait-and-see for 24 hours. I have an RN friend who uses what she calles the Rule Of Three: For kids and dogs, if they show no improvement after three days, see a doc/vet. I tend to be more over-protective, though.

02-13-2013, 02:48 PM	#4
DeeLind7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 6,904 Rep: 54 Unique Rep: 27	MrJohn, I'm with JGLI and Ramona. Dogs are so much like little kids that can't talk. We worry to death because we have no clue what's wrong. I usually give it a day, and then call the vet.

02-13-2013, 04:02 PM	#6
PMR Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 609 Rep: 20 Unique Rep: 3	I'm pretty sure I have given Arny something similar in the past. Glad. To hear she's back to normal

02-13-2013, 05:21 PM	#9
DeeLind7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 6,904 Rep: 54 Unique Rep: 27	LOL! A turkey baster!! Now that is something I never thought to do. Glad to hear Sadie is feeling better.

02-13-2013, 07:07 PM	#10
Ramona Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 136 Rep: 14 Unique Rep: 3	I love your dog's name, MrJohn. Failing a turkey baster, you could get one of those "syringe" kinds of medicine dispensers, although it wouldn't be near as much fun. I keep one around for emergencies. Never knew you could give a dog Pepto Bismol. Good info!

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